Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics

Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics

Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics Function: Global Operations – Global Sourcing Level: Senior Manager Reports To: Director, Global Sourcing Location: Remote - East Coast Preferred. Travel: 20–30%

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics is responsible for developing and executing the global sourcing strategy for plastic resin, injection molded components, extrusion products, thermoformed products, and other plastic-related direct material categories supporting CONMED's global manufacturing operations.

This role leads strategic supplier relationships, drives total cost of ownership improvements, ensures supply continuity, supports new product introductions, and partners closely with Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Operations teams. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in aligning sourcing strategies with enterprise growth objectives while balancing quality, service, innovation, and risk mitigation requirements.

The position combines strategic leadership, category expertise, supplier management, and cross-functional influence to deliver measurable business results across CONMED's global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for plastics, resins, molded components, and related manufacturing technologies.

Build comprehensive category roadmaps aligned with business growth, manufacturing expansion, product development, and supplier capability requirements.

Analyze global market trends, commodity indexes, raw material availability, capacity constraints, geopolitical risks, and emerging technologies.

Provide executive recommendations regarding sourcing opportunities, supplier footprint optimization, and risk mitigation strategies.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

Deliver annual cost reduction, cost avoidance, and productivity objectives.

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including: RFIs

RFQs

RFPs

Supplier consolidations

Resourcing projects

Make-versus-buy evaluations

Develop should-cost models and total cost of ownership analyses.

Negotiate long-term commercial agreements and pricing structures.

Identify opportunities for design-to-cost, material optimization, and value engineering initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management

Lead strategic relationships with global plastics suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Establish governance processes including: Quarterly Business Reviews

Executive Supplier Reviews

Performance Scorecards

Continuous Improvement Plans

Drive supplier accountability for: Quality

Delivery

Cost

Capacity

Innovation

Business continuity

Partner with Supplier Development and Quality teams to improve supplier performance and compliance.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Partner with Engineering, R&D, Supplier Development, and Manufacturing teams to support new product development and commercialization efforts.

Engage suppliers early in the development process to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and supply readiness.

Lead sourcing activities supporting: Product launches

Product transfers

Dual source development

Supplier qualification

Capacity planning

Ensure sourcing strategies support CONMED's innovation pipeline and growth objectives.

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

Identify and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.

Develop continuity plans including: Dual sourcing strategies

Capacity assessments

Geographic diversification

Inventory strategies

Supplier recovery plans

Monitor market dynamics impacting plastics and resin availability.

Lead supplier risk assessments and mitigation activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with: Manufacturing Operations

Engineering

Quality & Regulatory

Supplier Development

Planning

Finance

Legal

R&D

Support strategic business initiatives and operational improvement projects.

Ensure sourcing decisions align with quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and financial objectives.

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead, coach, and develop sourcing professionals and category specialists as assigned.

Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing, analytics, supplier management, and negotiation excellence.

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Support succession planning and talent development initiatives within Global Sourcing.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management experience.

Minimum 3 years of leadership experience.

Minimum 3 years of experience managing plastics, resins, molded components, or related direct material categories.

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree.

Medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing experience.

CPSM, CIPS, CPM, or equivalent sourcing certification.

Experience supporting global manufacturing operations and new product introductions.

Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.

Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives within manufacturing environments.

This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship.

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $123,800 - $157,900. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

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Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

Competitive compensation

Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED

Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period

Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price

Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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